Do You Believe in Miracles? The Story of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team
2002
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Of Miracles and Men
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0.3/10
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2015
GDirector
Jonathan Hock
Runtime
103 minutes
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Of Miracles and Men offers a traditional historical account of the 1980 Winter Olympics. The film prioritizes nationalistic storytelling and adheres to the demographic and cultural norms of the time. The narrative structure upholds established geopolitical hierarchies without challenging them. It highlights the ideological conflict between American individualism and the Soviet system. Due to its focus on historical accuracy and the specific social context of the late 20th century, the film lacks diverse representation.
Category Breakdown
Does Of Miracles and Men have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film follows the social norms of the 1980s and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities.
How does Of Miracles and Men portray gender?
The story focuses on male camaraderie and traditional coaching roles, staying within a masculine perspective.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Of Miracles and Men?
The film reflects the predominantly white makeup of the 1980 US and Soviet hockey teams and does not feature significant characters of color.
How does Of Miracles and Men represent religion and culture?
The story is set during the Cold War and emphasizes American patriotism and the underdog victory against the Soviet system.
Does Of Miracles and Men include disability representation?
The film does not highlight physical or neurodivergent disabilities and portrays subjects solely through the lens of peak athletic performance.
Present on Screen
- Provides a unique Soviet perspective on a well-known historical event.
- Maintains historical accuracy regarding the 1980 Olympic environment.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.
- Reinforces traditional gender roles in a male-dominated athletic setting.
- Reflects a lack of racial and ethnic diversity typical of the era.
Official Synopsis
On a Friday evening in Lake Placid, New York, a plucky band of American collegians stunned the vaunted Soviet national team, 4-3 in the medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympic hockey competition. Americans couldn't help but believe in miracles that night, and when the members of Team USA won the gold medal two days later, they became a team for the ages. This film explores the "Miracle on Ice" through the Soviet lens. While focused on the game itself, the journey of the stunned Soviet team didn't begin -- or end -- in Lake Placid.
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